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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.34, 1,882.32 and 890.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.34, 1,882.32 and 890.34 is: 1,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.34 : 1,882.32 = 890.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.34/1,882.32 = 890.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.34x = 1,882.32 × 890.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.34x = 1,675,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,904.79/1,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.96

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